Stingless bees of Australia. Of the 1,600 species of wild bees native to Australia, about 14 are stingless. ... Only in warm areas of Australia such as Queensland and northern New South Wales can the bees produce more honey than they need for their own survival.

Does Australia have a native honey bee?

Australia has over 1,700 species of native bees. ... These are the native honey-producing bees (Tetragonula - previously called Trigona -- and Austroplebeia). All of the other species of native bees in Australia can sting.

Are Australian native bees stingless?

Australia has around 12 species of native bees that live in hives and which do not sting! They are small (about 3-5 mm in length), compact, dark-coloured bees. Stingless bees are mainly found in the northern and eastern areas of Australia. Each nest has a queen, drones and thousands of workers.